McGraw Hill Introduction Test

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When studying history, a period known as an "era" can best be defined as which of the following? A period with a common set of major characteristics, A decade with a common set of major characteristics, A century with a common set of major characteristics, A region with a common set of major characteristics.

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A period with a common set of major characteristics.

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What does the acronym C.E. stand for?

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Common Era

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The terms chronology and timeline are similar in that they both accomplish which of the following?

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Address the order in which events occurred.

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An event witnessed by more than one person can be described in more than one way. This is the result of which of the following?
Options: Secondary Sources, Credentials, Point of View, Primary Sources

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Point of View

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Which of the following would be the best definition of continuity? Continuous or unbroken patterns of occurrence in history, Continuous and broken patterns of occurrence in history, Incongruous or broken patterns of occurrence in history, Continuous or unfacilitated patterns of occurrence in history

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Continuous or unbroken patterns of occurrence in history

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When a person examines facts from multiple sources and then makes a final decision, they have reached which of the following?

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a conclusion

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Which would be is an example of an inference? Options: To read between the lines., To argue a point., To disagree., To agree.

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To read between the lines.

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An archeologist would study which of the following? Artifacts and ancient structures, Contemporary art and paintings, Fossils and dinosaur bones, Modern buildings and skyscrapers

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Artifacts and ancient structures

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What is the primary difference between a primary source and a secondary source in historical research?

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A primary source is a firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets primary sources.

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Which of the following is an example of a historical artifact? A diary from the 18th century. A modern history textbook. A documentary film about World War II. A biography of a historical figure.

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A diary from the 18th century.